Synthesis 2024; 56(24): 3870-3878
DOI: 10.1055/a-2435-5589
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Pd/Mengphos-Catalyzed High-Order [4+4] Cycloaddition for Efficient Synthesis of Oxazocines

Yinggao Meng
a   Shiyan Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Eco-environmental Protection, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P. R. of China
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Mengya Xu
b   College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. of China
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Yingying Xia
a   Shiyan Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Eco-environmental Protection, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P. R. of China
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Huiwen Mei
a   Shiyan Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Eco-environmental Protection, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P. R. of China
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Xiucheng Bi
a   Shiyan Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Eco-environmental Protection, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P. R. of China
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Xin Zhou
a   Shiyan Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Eco-environmental Protection, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P. R. of China
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Xin Han
a   Shiyan Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Eco-environmental Protection, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P. R. of China
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We are grateful to the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21702189), the Science and Technology Research and Development Plan Joint Fund (cultivation of superior disciplines project 222301420042), Hanjiang Normal University (2024B09), and Zhengzhou University of China for financial support of this research.


Abstract

The development of new catalytic systems that enable regio- and chemoselective construction of diversely functionalized oxazocines is an important topic in organic synthesis and pharmacochemistry. Herein, a novel Pd/Mengphos complex was designed and applied in a palladium-catalyzed high-order [4+4] cycloaddition of 2-substituted allylic carbonates to α,β-unsaturated imines, allowing facile access to versatile oxazocines in good yields with excellent b/l and Z/E selectivities (up to 92% yield and complete b/l and Z/E selectivities). The reaction exhibited a broad substrate scope, mild reaction conditions, and good functional group compatibility. In addition, an asymmetric version has also been tested, affording the desired oxazocines in moderate to good enantioselectivity.

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Publication History

Received: 02 August 2024

Accepted after revision: 07 October 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
07 October 2024

Article published online:
04 November 2024

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